Beagle Dog
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About Beagles
About Beagles
While most of us know that Snoopy is a Beagle, let's take a look at Beagle facts.
Whether you already have one of these amazing dogs, or you are thinking about bringing one into your home...You will want to learn about Beagles !
Whether you already have one of these amazing dogs, or you are thinking about bringing one into your home...You will want to learn about Beagles !
Beagles were developed in England as hunting dogs to chase down small prey such as rabbits. Today, many people still use Beagle to hunt rabbit...and just as many keep this dog breed as a family companion pet.
Males are almost always larger than females. This makes breeding a bit tricky, as the best pairing is a larger female and a smaller male dog.
While usually classified as a "no shedder"...all dogs shed. It is a normal process for each hair follicle to fall out after it grows to a certain length and then is replaced by another. However, it is true that some dogs shed much lighter than other. When it comes to knowing this about Beagles, this breed is a light shedder. 
While extremely friendly and an absolutely wonderful family pet, owners should be careful when a Beagle is around other small pets such as chinchillas, hamsters, mice, etc. The hunting instinct in this dog may take over and an owner may find that their dog "brings them a present". 
The breed of the "Pocket Beagle" is now extinct. Long ago, there was a dog with this name, however it refered to ayny small hunting type canine. The bloodlines no longer exist. In today's times, any puppy sold with this term is not and cannot be an actual pocket Beagle. 
Females shed after each heat and after having a litter. Males shed once a year. 
While stereotyped as howlers, this breed usually only barks when strangers approach or if they pick up what they consider to be an interesting scent. Those who have Separation Anxiety will also let out a howling bark. For each of these instances, training can greatly reduce the amount of barking. 
Another false thought by many, is that this dog has a bad odor. This is not true. The average pet Beagle does not have any noticeable body odor. The one exception might be an un-spayed female during heat. The only time that this dog may have an unpleasant owner is if they roll around in mud or other smelly substances. Dogs who are left to live outdoors usually have a bad smell. The Beagle is an indoor dog ! While he or she may love exercising with you outside, you will want your dog to sleep and live in the home with you. 
While hunting Beagles may love to head out into the fields with their owner, this is not a "one man dog". Because of their instinct to be in a "pack", most enjoy being part of large human family very much. 
This breed is very happy living in small apartments or large sprawling homes. However, an owner must keep in mind that when living in a smaller home, daily outdoor exercise such as going for a nice walk, is important to do at least 1 time per day. 
You may be surprised, but most get along very well with cats. Because of the hunting instinct, you do need to make the proper introductions. Once doing so, a Beagle and a cat can become be friends. Sometimes, this does take a bit of time. One way to know that a dog and cat are going to not fight, is if they ignore each other at first. This means that neither finds the other to be a threat. Then, as time goes by, you will usually find that both canine and feline love to cuddle, play and be "siblings". 
